Largest Size Tires On Stock Rims

[Va98MercMutt]

Is it possible to put 33x12.5 tires on the stock explorer rims. If not whats the largest size tire u can put on the stock rims

 

[corkey]

you can put whatever tire you want on any rim, but for safety the manufacturers have the rim requirements on the tire pages,,,

maybe look at the tire page and see which ones fit,

 

[MrShorty]

Your stock rim is 7 inches wide, isn't it? Most manufacturers disapprove of a tire that is more than about 50% wider than the rim. So, for a 7 inch wide rim, they want a tire that is no more than about 10.5 inches wide. 12.5 inch wide is probably a little too wide for a stock 7 inch rim.

 

[RangerX]

I've run 33/12.5 on a stock 7" rim, lots of guys have. It's not optimal, but it's not dangerous either.

 

[Maniak]

Typically, if the rim is too narrow, you have a hard time getting the air pressure right so it will ride and wear correctly.

7" rim is typically limited to 11.50 max width but 10.5 is easier to to run.

8" rim is typically limited to 12.50 max width but the 11.50 is better.

Personally, I run 12.50 wide tires on 8" rims BUT it is hard to get it to wear well (flat) and safe.

~Mark